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The brutal truth as we reflect on COP28 is that we are far from where we need to be to prevent catastrophic climate change
Sunak has made growing the economy one of his fives pledges to voters before an expected general election next year.
‘It is all one-way traffic, designed to boost corporate profits, weaken worker rights and penalise trade unions’
“To renew our country, we need to renew our democracy. There is a growing recognition that we can’t tackle climate breakdown or reduce inequality with a democracy that isn’t fit for purpose.
“How insulting … They are doctors, they save lives every day.”
‘Wait, what?! Nearly a quarter of a billion quid to be spent on London roads – and this is badged as a “Network North” project?’
‘Effective action on climate chaos is purposefully rejected because First Past the Post (FPTP) privileges the voices and votes of a tiny minority’
